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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,994.38, 235,971.75 and 95,542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,994.38, 235,971.75 and 95,542.94 is: 131,848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,994.38 : 235,971.75 = 95,542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,994.38/235,971.75 = 95,542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,994.38x = 235,971.75 × 95,542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,994.38x = 22,545,434,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,434,751.95/170,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,848.98

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